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These initiatives are designed to enhance SWEPCO's diverse energy portfolio by adding natural gas facilities alongside new wind and solar farms, addressing the growing capacity demands of our customers in a cost-effective manner.

These initiatives are designed to enhance SWEPCO's diverse energy portfolio by adding natural gas facilities, addressing the capacity demands of our customers in a cost-effective manner.

SWEPCO has launched a system-wide pole replacement project, aimed at strengthening the distribution system to better withstand severe weather and other disruptive events across its service territory.

SWEPCO, in partnership with SporTran and the City of Shreveport, unveiled SporTran's newest EV bus. Wrapped in vibrant red, the bus promotes our "We're Here to Help" message and encourages customers to access our affordability tools to discover ways to save on their utility bill, including programs like the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP.

SWEPCO and Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation are excited to announce the release of a rehabilitated Cooper’s Hawk at Eagle Watch Nature Trail on Monday, November 18, at 4:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Louisiana's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, opens November 15 for winter heating assistance. Applications are now being accepted and funds are issued on a first-come, first-serve basis.

On Saturday, inaccurate reports circulated indicating that workers were trapped at a SWEPCO power plant. We want to clarify that this information is not factual —no employee or crew member was ‘trapped.’

The project involves rebuilding approximately 19 miles of transmission line in Miller and Little River counties to improve regional grid reliability.  

Flint Creek Lake has officially reopened to the public after the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) lifted its advisory, concluding that conditions are safe for recreational activities.

Shanda Hunter has been named Arkansas State Government Affairs Manager, effective October 12. Hunter takes over from Bradley Hardin, who retired July 1, following a career with SWEPCO that spanned more than four decades.